May 2004
One Week After the Storm and Flood in Haiti, Southern Regions Remain at Risk
A week after devastating storms and floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, rescue efforts continue as southern Haiti remains at risk of further flooding…
Floods, Landslides, and Earthquake at the Borders of Haiti and the Dominican Republic - 2004-05-30
Severe flooding and landslides in Haiti and the Dominican Republic have led to the deaths of 1,000 people, with international rescuers and soldiers providing aid.…
Explosives Discovered Near NATO Conference Venue in Slovakia
Explosives were found near the venue of a NATO conference in Bratislava, Slovakia, where lawmakers from NATO countries will meet for five days. This discovery…
Destruction of Forty-Five Buildings and Displacement of Hundreds of Palestinians - 2004-05-26
Israeli forces destroyed 45 buildings in southern Gaza, displacing around 600 Palestinians and resulting in over 40 deaths during a military operation. The operation aimed…
Discovery of a Network for Transferring Palestinians from the West Bank to Israel - 2004-05-25
Israeli police have discovered a network that illegally transfers Palestinians from the West Bank to Israel using ambulances. At least one ambulance driver has been…
Return of Palestinians Living in Rafah Camp in Gaza to Their Destroyed Homes - 2004-05-22
After three days of Israeli military attacks, Palestinians in Rafah returned to find their homes destroyed, with at least 40 fatalities reported. The Israeli military…
Report Shahid: Arrest of Hossein Ghorbani in Southern France - 2004-05-21
Hossein Ghorbani was arrested in Marseille, Southern France, where authorities found weapons and ammunition in his home. This incident raises concerns about potential links to…
French Police Arrest an Iranian Man in Marseille - 2004-05-21
French police arrested an Iranian man in Marseille after finding weapons and explosives in his apartment. The man's identity remains undisclosed, and authorities are investigating…
40 Iraqis Killed Following US Airstrike - 2004-05-20
A US airstrike in Iraq resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals, with conflicting reports on whether they were insurgents or civilians at a wedding.…
US: Traces of Zarqawi Found in the Assassination of Izz al-Din Salim
US officials are investigating the suicide bombing that killed Izz al-Din Salim, linking it to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. President Bush condemned the act but asserted…
An American Beheaded on Camera in Iraq - 2004-05-12
An American contractor, Nick Berg, was beheaded by masked men in Iraq, reportedly as revenge for U.S. mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners. The incident, claimed by…
In separate incidents in Baghdad, 19 Iraqi insurgents, and 9 civilians and Iraqi police killed - 2004-05-09
In Baghdad, 19 Iraqi insurgents and 9 civilians, including police, were killed in separate incidents. The violence included a bomb explosion in a market and…
Security Forces in Afghanistan Find Bodies of 10 Abducted Soldiers
Security forces in Afghanistan discovered the bodies of 10 soldiers who were abducted and killed by suspected Taliban militants in two separate attacks. This incident…
Freddy Adu Enters the Field for the First Time Since the Start of the Match - 2004-05-03
Freddy Adu, at just 14 years old, made his first appearance in a match for D.C. United, drawing 1-1 against San Jose Earthquakes. Born in…
Arrest of 25 Islamic Militants in Turkey - 2004-05-03
Turkish police arrested 25 Islamic militants planning a bombing at the upcoming NATO summit in Istanbul. The arrests included 16 suspects in Bursa and 9…
An American Hostage Found Unharmed
Thomas Hamill, an American truck driver, was found unharmed after being held hostage in Iraq for three weeks. His disappearance was part of a larger…